This class covers Charles Darwin the father of the theory of evolution. We as a class will outline his way of thinking and follow his journey across the world in order to understand how he came upon this theory. This will take place through the completion of an online interactive program.
Opening (10 min)
Powerpoint, including video (15 min)
Darwins journey interactive (40 min)
Discussion on Darwin (15 min)
Exit slip (10 min)
Standards (Links)
This particular lesson does not have a specific GSE however this entire unit follows the LS3 standard from the RI GSE’s.
Objectives
Students will be able to...
-understand who Charles Darwin was and how he contributed to the field of evolution
Opening – To begin this unit on evolution it is important to begin with its founder Charles Darwin. To begin I will ask the students what they know about evolution and list these ideas on the board, simply to get an idea of where these students are in their education. I will go over the powerpoint that I create, within the powerpoint I will show a quick video that shows Darwin performing a musical number that while entertaining contains a lot of factual information. This will peak the students interest and get them involved in what they are learning through humor.
-What do we know about evolution so far? -When coming up with a hypothesis what questions must we ask ourselves? -Did you know Darwin was a great singer? (video below)
Activities – The main activity of this lesson will be the completion of the interactive “Darwin: A Naturalists Journey Around The World” the interactive covers each part of Darwin’s five year journey around the world including pictures, and readings on each leg of the journey. The students will follow the journey but pay special attention to the first and tenth stops on his journey and take notes on those. These two area cover Darwin before the journey and when he is on the Galapagos Islands two of the most important aspects of his journey. The students will record their notes in their notebooks.
-Interactive w/ note taking session.
Closing – to finish the lesson the students will report out loud an interesting fact that they learned about Darwin on their journeys. And will be free to ask questions to clarify any aspects they do not understand. To finish the class I will hand out an exit slip that the students will need to finish before they leave. The questions will include:
-Where did Darwin’s journey begin? When?
-What was the name of the Ship they sailed upon?
-What was Darwin’s job on this journey?
-What type of bird was most intriguing to Darwin? Why?
Assessment Notes
The students will be assessed on their ability to stay on task. And will also be given a homework grade for the exit slip.
Title: Charles Darwin
Overview:
This class covers Charles Darwin the father of the theory of evolution. We as a class will outline his way of thinking and follow his journey across the world in order to understand how he came upon this theory. This will take place through the completion of an online interactive program.Opening (10 min)
Powerpoint, including video (15 min)
Darwins journey interactive (40 min)
Discussion on Darwin (15 min)
Exit slip (10 min)
Standards (Links)
This particular lesson does not have a specific GSE however this entire unit follows the LS3 standard from the RI GSE’s.
Objectives
Students will be able to...
-understand who Charles Darwin was and how he contributed to the field of evolution
Materials / Preparation Notes
- Power point
Darwin.pptx
- Details
- Download
- 125 KB
- Laptops
- Interactive (http://www.cnrs.fr/cw/dossiers/dosdarwinE/darwin.html)
- Exit slip
Instruction:
Opening – To begin this unit on evolution it is important to begin with its founder Charles Darwin. To begin I will ask the students what they know about evolution and list these ideas on the board, simply to get an idea of where these students are in their education. I will go over the powerpoint that I create, within the powerpoint I will show a quick video that shows Darwin performing a musical number that while entertaining contains a lot of factual information. This will peak the students interest and get them involved in what they are learning through humor.
-What do we know about evolution so far?-When coming up with a hypothesis what questions must we ask ourselves?
-Did you know Darwin was a great singer? (video below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2gHpqfZNA
Activities – The main activity of this lesson will be the completion of the interactive “Darwin: A Naturalists Journey Around The World” the interactive covers each part of Darwin’s five year journey around the world including pictures, and readings on each leg of the journey. The students will follow the journey but pay special attention to the first and tenth stops on his journey and take notes on those. These two area cover Darwin before the journey and when he is on the Galapagos Islands two of the most important aspects of his journey. The students will record their notes in their notebooks.
-Interactive w/ note taking session.Closing – to finish the lesson the students will report out loud an interesting fact that they learned about Darwin on their journeys. And will be free to ask questions to clarify any aspects they do not understand. To finish the class I will hand out an exit slip that the students will need to finish before they leave. The questions will include:
-Where did Darwin’s journey begin? When?
-What was the name of the Ship they sailed upon?
-What was Darwin’s job on this journey?
-What type of bird was most intriguing to Darwin? Why?
Assessment Notes
The students will be assessed on their ability to stay on task. And will also be given a homework grade for the exit slip.